How to Use knotted in a Sentence

knotted

adjective
  • The way the knotted bodice creates a bow-like effect at the top.
    Halie Lesavage, harpersbazaar.com, 26 Apr. 2023
  • The bull was yanking against the knotted mess with all its might to no avail.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 4 Oct. 2023
  • The stage was strewn with tufts of white tulle and a chair covered in knotted rope.
    Samuel Ernest, Longreads, 2 May 2023
  • The one with knotted straps and metallic buttons down the front?
    Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 28 Aug. 2020
  • Off of this tight wrap was a ball of knotted line and 5 buoys that were dragging along on the right side of the whale.
    Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2022
  • The first half saw four lead changes and eight ties, including a knotted 52-52 score at the half.
    Katherine Fitzgerald, The Arizona Republic, 14 July 2021
  • The fun color and knotted bow design add a little flare to your look, and the style works year-round.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Jolie donned features an open back with a series of knotted ties and a full skirt.
    Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 July 2021
  • Doorknobs were narrow and thin; there was nowhere to hang a knotted sheet.
    Donald Antrim, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2021
  • Ginger is a plant with a thick, knotted stem called a rhizome.
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Hot glue the knotted end of the loop into the center of the egg shape, then glue the final egg halves together.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Then, use the slicker brush or wool comb to gently brush out the knotted section.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022
  • The braid begins at the nape of her neck with a large knotted base, then evolves into a chunky braid that simply doesn't stop.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Feb. 2024
  • In one pic, Alicia poses in a knotted bra top and slouchy jeans with her toned abs on full display.
    Korin Miller, Women's Health, 9 May 2023
  • Sri spent the next days in a knotted fugue of grief, grappling with the paradox that Mama was everywhere and nowhere.
    Noy Thrupkaew, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2021
  • The cotton and jute rope basket has a band of fringe around the middle and a knotted handle for a unique appearance.
    Sanah Faroke, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2022
  • Holding his hand was Baptista, 26, in a long-sleeve, off-the-shoulder dress with a knotted detail on the neckline.
    Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
  • The saints watched from the crook of a massive, gnarled, and knotted tree: Saint Ursula clutched a sword, and beneath her a warrior held her scepter.
    T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, 27 May 2020
  • The ring can be thrown to an individual in the water to grasp onto while the person at shore puts weight on the knotted end of the rope.
    Ellie Willard, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2023
  • Behind the building stood knotted trees that stayed bare no matter the season.
    Rion Amilcar Scott, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2019
  • With this piece, as with the entire Nudo collection, Wearstler plays with knotted motifs that take cues from the craft of weaving.
    Marni Elyse Katz, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2024
  • The identical frock even featured cap sleeves and a knotted bodice like the original.
    Janaya Wecker, ELLE, 10 Nov. 2022
  • The knotted and stringy texture gives it a realistic look even though it's made out of faux cotton.
    Sanah Faroke, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2021
  • The Huskies tied the game early in the second quarter at the 10:23 mark and the game would remain knotted for the remainder of the period and the entire third quarter.
    Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Oct. 2022
  • Muttering to himself, Hadreas wormed around the stage, lap danced the knotted chair, crawled under it, threw it aside, still shrouded.
    Samuel Ernest, Longreads, 2 May 2023
  • Verging on vamping is the swath of knotted green fabric behind him.
    Roberta Smith, New York Times, 24 June 2021
  • One of the most popular versions of the 1970s decorative owl was the macramé wall hanging, made of knotted rope, wood beads, and sticks.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2022
  • This perfectly classic style from Mansur Gavriel is crafted in Italy from smooth lamb leather with a low stacked heel and topped off with a knotted bow.
    Nicola Fumo, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2021
  • Optional trim on the edges consisting of yellow knotted fringe.
    Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 30 May 2024
  • Other styling companions included adorable short sets in tweed and cotton eyelet and blouses with knotted tassels.
    Emily Mercer, WWD, 19 June 2024

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